Reformer Pilates was once the realm of rehab-focused clinical sessions (necessary but a touch boring – don’t tell!). Now in-demand everywhere from boutique studios to big name gyms, Reformer Pilates has become more dynamic, creative, and fitness-focused. Teachers need to be equipped to teach and manage different levels and needs within a group class. Barre Body is Australia’s industry leader when it comes to boutique fitness, and we know what it takes to deliver exceptional group classes. That’s why our Reformer course teaches you not just the repertoire, but how to teach it. We’ll show you how to confidently design flowing, fun Reformer classes that transition seamlessly (keeping those spring changes to a minimum) while offering a great workout no matter who’s in your class.
Our Course Covers
- Anatomy and physiology
- Alignment principles
- Pilates principles
- Industry leading Reformer repertoire
- Dynamic and effective teaching skills
- Cueing guidelines
- Language and inclusivity
- Hands-on adjustments
- Pre and post natal modifications
- Common injuries and competency modifications
- Pilates conditioning
- Pilates terminology
- Reformer equipment training
- Layering for all fitness levels
- Practice teaching
- Giving and receiving feedback
- Formatting for 45 + 60 minute classes
- Dynamic sequencing
- Creativity and flow
- Use of props
- Music guidelines
- Different class styes
- Uncovering your unique teaching style
Course Accreditation
Course Structure
Our Reformer Pilates Teacher Training course is 150 hours of fun! So you know exactly how those hours are made up, here is a breakdown (before you have one):
- 10 hours pre-training
- 47 contact hours delivered in the studio
- 40 hours of post course revision via online modules and an easy-to-use learning app
- 20 hours of reformer class observation
- 20 hours of reformer class participation
- 10 hours of practice teaching reformer classes
- Weekly guidance, feedback and mentoring via WhatsApp, email and our Facebook community
- 3 hours of assessment prep. Assessment to be submitted up to 6 months after in studio course completion
Located in beautiful Byron Bay
This training is held at our dedicated training hub in the Habitat lifestyle precinct in Byron Bay.
Suite 43, Building C3, Habitat, 1 Porter Street, Byron Bay NSW 2481
Meet your instructors
CAITLIN QUINN
Caitlin is a reformer, mat pilates and barre instructor and a musical theatre triple threat. From theatre to pilates, Caitlin's teaching experience spans over 12 years. Since becoming a pilates instructor in 2017, Caitlin has been teaching in studio at Bende since moving to Byron Bay in 2020 and and is now an addition to the Barre Body teacher training team.
GEORGIE WALKER - POWELL
Georgie is a lifelong lover of movement and started her teaching career with Yoga, leading her to yoga teacher trainings in 2022 online and in Bali. Georgie feels empowered by the strength, mindfulness and precision Pilates offers. She recognises Pilates as a movement modality that is capable of truly supporting others not only a physical level, but in all aspects of life. She is a passionate member of the Bende teaching team and completely aligns with the company's core values of connection above all else.
COURTNEY WEBB
Courtney has been teaching Pilates since 2017, and completed her Barre teacher training with Barre Body in 2016. Having taught countless Barre, Pilates and Reformer classes over the past (almost) decade - and many of those at Barre Body’s Melbourne studios - Courtney is a full-time member of our teacher training admin support team (yes, that’s her answering your comments and emails!) and from 2025, she will be helping guide other teachers into their new careers as a teacher trainer herself!
HERE'S A WORD FROM OUR GRADUATES
ANITA HAMMON
Barre Body Training was a fantastic way for me study my Pilates Mat Teacher Training online course. The course content was amazing with lots of highly experienced Pilates teachers always on hand to answer queries/questions. Often studying online can be difficult but the video content was so helpful. I felt thoroughly supported throughout my course. I’ve already signed up for a Barre Body online short course before taking on the online Reformer Teachers course later in the year. Thank you to Barre Body for a great training experience!
SEHAR CHOWDHRY
BARRE BODY! I made no mistake in choosing Barre Body because, honestly, the course was a perfect balance of everything. The online Reformer Pilates course was great. The best thing about online is that I was able to complete it in my own time! From Marium’s talks to the not so boring anatomy to the exercises, the overall course content as a whole was fabulous:) Well structured throughout. I was so satisfied with Barre Body that I’m now currently doing Pre & Post Natal short course, and I am looking forward to the Stretch short course, which is next!
TESSA GORDON
Such an amazing training company! I have successfully been able to grow my Pilates knowledge and gain so much insight about the body, anatomy and movement. Completing my MAT and REFORMER training online has allowed me to study in my own personal time, have effective resources and have teachers available when I need that extra help! I’ve also loved joining the barre body online community, joining people of similar interests and learning through new found friends. I can’t recommend Barre Body enough!
